New ZealandBill English's long road to redemptionReputation studiously rebuilt after a political mauling 14 years ago, the new PM now has chance to right the record, writes Claire Trevett.09 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Fighter lurks beneath English's dry surfaceCOMMENT: As we farewell a gifted PM we are about to get a more combative one. John Key's politics have been emollient, Bill English is abrasive.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBill English - Man on a missionThe advantage Bill English has when he forms his new Government next week is that he won't be burdened by high expectations.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBennett on cusp of becoming Deputy PMPaula Bennett is a handful of votes away from becoming New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister.09 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandWho is New Zealand's new PM?New Zealand's new Prime Minister is a former farmer and literature student from smalltown Southland who once described himself as "specialising in being boring".08 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandEnglish confirms Eagleson as Chief of StaffIncoming Prime Minister Bill English has confirmed that Wayne Eagleson will remain in the influential position of the prime minister's chief of staff.08 Dec 06:57 PM
OpinionBarry SoperFirst time in ages, National's all at seaCOMMENT: For a decade National didn't have to think about a leader, now they will be scrambling to make sense of it all, writes Barry Soper.08 Dec 06:18 PM
OpinionMike Hosking: My call on the next PMCOMMENT: The stable predictable thing is English for PM, Bennett the deputy and Joyce for finance. Not my ideal, but safe. But is it enough for election year?07 Dec 09:21 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettNats rump revels in glorious anarchyCOMMENT: Alas, poor John, an ominous rumbling noise started in the bowels of the party's massive backbench rump. It could not be ignored.07 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Hall: Key going as rules changeCOMMENT: 'The personal is political": a slogan that John Key, our outgoing Prime Minister, fudged vigorously throughout his tenure.07 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuJudith Collins: 'No tax cuts'Judith Collins has laid out her policy agenda if she is elected Prime Minister.07 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandKiwis invited to say: Thanks, John KeyThe National Party is inviting Kiwis to thank John Key for his 10 years leading the party and eight years' service as Prime Minister.07 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandNational contenders begin auditionsFevered lobbying to become the next PM has begun in the National caucus as Bill English, Judith Collins and Jonathan Coleman vie for position.06 Dec 05:07 PM
OpinionOpinion: Key era one giant facepalmCOMMENT: I'm not gonna lie. I'm glad to see the back end of him. Clothed, of course, writes Rachel Stewart.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanPM choice should not be a dead certCOMMENT: National MPs should think twice before automatically anointing as prime minister a member of Key's kitchen cabinet, Fran O'Sullivan writes.06 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Caucus vote could be gamechangerNational Party politics - and, by extension, New Zealand politics - have suddenly become very uncertain.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's next PM: Old, new, or wild card?The contest for New Zealand's next PM is shaping up as a race between an veteran politician, a lower-profile minister, and a wild card.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeadership contest 'mercifully brief'Leadership contests are usually damaging for political parties - but National's will be mercifully brief, writes Audrey Young.06 Dec 06:38 AM
New ZealandLabour MPs take delight in Nat turmoilIt was the first time in Parliament since PM John Key announced he was going and Labour's front bench was a 10-metre-wide grin of schadenfreude.06 Dec 06:14 AM
New ZealandKaye to stand again in Auckland CentralNational MP Nikki Kaye has returned to Parliament for the first time since her cancer diagnosis, confirming she will stand again in Auckland Central.05 Dec 11:36 PM
OpinionHosking: Key the best PM of my lifetimeCOMMENT: Having ticked all the boxes John Key leaves at the peak of his popularity and powers. It doesn't get any more impressive than that.05 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandDiscontent stirs among National caucusThe cohesive National Party caucus that John Key has led for 10 years is about to start fraying as members grapple with how to replace him as PM.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpposition tributes hide excitementLabour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Successor to Key will have plenty on plateJohn Key's bombshell announcement yesterday has thrown New Zealand politics into turmoil.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: John Key did it his wayCOMMENT: If there were family reasons for John Key's decision to stand down, they were surely the demands of his art-school daughter or YouTube son.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Marriage is rock solid, health is tickety boo'Key says there is no secret scandal behind his decision to resign, saying he wanted to rewrite the rule book on leadership departures and do so on his own terms.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey quitting surprises political scientistNational faced a more uncertain future without Key at the helm, says University of Auckland political scientist Raymond Miller.05 Dec 06:35 AM
OpinionBarry SoperNational in 'intensive care'COMMENT: Winning that elusive fourth term in office has just become much harder, writes Newstalk ZB's political editor Barry Soper.05 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandKey 'genuine' about resigning for familyHis body language suggested he was speaking honestly, an expert says.05 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins not ruling out PM bidBill English is staying silent on whether he wants to be New Zealand's next Prime Minister and Judith Collins has not ruled out a bid to replace Key.05 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little: Key 'served NZ well'Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little has paid tribute to outgoing Prime Minister John Key, saying he has "served New Zealand well".05 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandWorld reacts to Key's shock resignationJohn Key's shock resignation has resonated around the globe with media and leaders from Australia and as far afield as China, the United States and Russia and France broadcasting the news online.05 Dec 01:13 AM
New ZealandLeaders unplugged: John KeyA terrible feeling of deja vu appears to have come over Prime Minister John Key. Here we sit, over a cuppa in a cafe in the centre of the Epsom electorate.05 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandA look at John Key's achievementsKey led his party to win the election in November 2008 after nine years of a Labour-run Government.05 Dec 12:16 AM
